Anderson's 38 points lifts Robert Morris

NEW YORK—Karvel Anderson scored 38 points and Lucky Jones added 25 to help Robert Morris beat St. John's 89-79 in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night.

Robert Morris improved to 22-13 and will play either Green Bay or Belmont in the second round.

Jamal Branch scored 22 points to lead the Red Storm (21-13).

The Colonials, who beat Kentucky in the first round of the NIT last year, never trailed in the first matchup between the Northeast Conference and Big East Conference programs. Robert Morris led by as much as 25 in the first half and had a 49-27 advantage at halftime.

Robert Morris' lead grew to as much as 26 points in the second half, and the Colonials needed every bit of the advantage as the Red Storm used its press to go on a 24-6 run spanning six-and-a-half minutes to cut the lead to 74-66. But Anderson's left corner three increased Robert Morris to 77-66, effectively ending the game.

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